Staff

Marcus Bignot – Manager

Marcus was announced as the Blues Manager on 20th September 2017. Prior to his move to the Swansway Chester Stadium, he was at Grimsby Town during the 2016-17 season. He joined the Mariners after guiding Solihull Moors to the National League North title during the 2015-16 season. He left them with the side sitting in 15th in the National League table back in November 2016. Bignot amassed almost 600 League appearances throughout his playing career – and also Managed Birmingham City Ladies from 1998 until 2005.

Tom Shaw – Assistant ManagerTom was appointed Player/Assistant Manager in May 2017. The Nottingham born midfielder had 91 Blues appearances to his name following the conclusion of the 2016-17 season – scoring 12 goals; including one in our 3-2 Cross-Border Derby win against Wrexham in 2015.

Chris Iwelumo – First Team CoachA former Scotland international, Chris made almost 500 career appearances – including Chester, who proved to be his last playing club. Iwelumo made ten appearances for the Blues following his arrival in 2014 – scoring one goal. He was then back at Chester in November 2016 – as Jon McCarthy’s Assistant following the departure of Ian Sharps to Walsall. Iwelumo then accepted a new role of First Team Coach ahead of the 2017-18 season.

Dave Felgate – Goalkeeper Coach

Former Welsh international Felgate joined the backroom staff during the 2016/17 season. Felgate made 72 appearances for Chester between 1993 and 1995 – and finished his illustrious career with 612 Football League appearances. Following retirement, Felgate has been Assistant Manager at Rossendale United, Goalkeeper Coach at Stockport County and was part of the Academy setup at Manchester City.

Calum McIntyre – Academy Head Coach

Coming from Chester, 23 year old Calum holds the UEFA B License coaching qualification and has overseen the development of Academy graduates such as Tom Peers, Sam Hughes and Matty Waters. Calum is responsible for all the Academy teams at the club from Under 9s through to U18s and works directly as the club’s Youth Team manager, also overseeing the club’s new scholarship programme. Calum combines his Academy duties alongside his work with the first-team during training and on matchdays. Calum was offered a full-time position with the club in January 2016 thanks to the sponsorship of principal Academy sponsor Swettenham Chemists.

Jimmy Soul – Kit ManagerJimmy is the ‘Soul Man’ at the Club – being responsible for the kit at all times, and is an integral part of the management team. Jimmy is one of the most infectious characters at the club, and is a well known figure at the club since he joined the management team in 2010. Jimmy breathes each game like the rest of us!

Jimmy Soul is sponsored by: The Howell Family

Kath Hopwood – Sports Therapist

Luke Davies – Sports Rehabilitator

Chris Hibbert – Strength and Conditioning Coach

Danny Webber – Nutritionist

Laura Swettenham – Psychologist

Richard Chapman – Coaching Assistant

Michael Barrow – Groundsman

Chris Piercy – General Assistant

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